... Mr. Mesach Oliver, Trawden. spoke of the countries tliut had visited while serving in the Pay Corps during the 1914-18 war, Africa and India in particular. He was afterwards thanked by Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Smalley. The event, which was presided over by ...

... South Africa’s The Place for Him! SOUTH Africa is the finest country in the world. ** This is the em}>hatio opinion of a former Foulridge man, Mr. Robinson Berry who, in his 85th year, is his third visit to Colne since he emigrated to South Africa 53 years ...

... with the Army Service Corps in Germany anil Portugese Kast .Africa during World War One that Mr. Hoggart became interested in “fancy smithing.” But it was not until some years following World War One that got the chance to put his newly-gained knowledge ...

... last. A regular soldier, he had served in the infantry for just under quarter of a century, and had fought in South Africa and World War I. On retiring from the army he became a weaver. He is survived by a widow and a grown-up family. A native of Barnoldswick ...

... repatriated prisoners of war. and then made the rest the journey by train. Educated at Skipton Grammar School, was widely known as a hoy soprano. Aged 29, he volunteered for the South African Air Force when South Africa declared war. He was stationed at Pretoria ...

... Alderman Bannister pointed out that the Glee Union had existed for 50 years and had survived several wars and crises, and he hoped that throughout the present war the organisation would remain intact, and in a position to provide entertainment, not only for ...

... To Africa and Back. What happy coincidence it was, writes Recorder,” that I met Cpl. Noniutn B. on a visit to ; friends at the week-nd. The eddest son Mr. and Mrs. H. Be Is haw, of Carlisle, and former Headmaster of the Church Schools, where lie attended ...

... IN SOUTH AFRICA In the course .»! his travels Stoker Smith has visited Smith Afrit a, and full praise for the unlading kindnetu shown to Servicemen this part the world. The ho - ility the people South Africaj has to seen to fully appreciated,” declared ...

... On Leave From Africa Signaller W. Hirst, formerly on the legal staff of the f'olne Town Clerk’s Department, who has been serving in West Africa, is home on leave. In a chat with a Times representative he said he had received our paper regularly while ...

... From North Africa. Ti-ooper V. Webb, writing from North Africa, says: Since my last letter to you many great events have taken place which will bring the end of the war a lot nearer. After the campaign here was over we moved from Cape Bon to our present ...

... From South Africa. Mrs. D. Slinger, Nelson Road, Pdackpool, has forwarded to letter she has received from her brother, who lives Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She thinks the contents will Ik* of interest to old Coiners, adding that her brother, well known ...

... Frews Africa. The Mayor of Colne has received a long and very interesting letter from Sub-Lieut. J. Richardson who is serving in British West Africa. It was written in acknowledgment of greetings card and poetal order from the Mayor’s Fund. “Your greetings ...